MEET OUR INSTRUCTORS

ZOE HODGSON

Studio Owner | Master Instructor

Established since 1992, Zoe is one of the first instructors to bring Pilates to the UK. When she started there were only a few Pilates Studios in London and only a handful of instructors. Zoe was trained personally by Michael King 1994-2008. In 1982 he opened his own studio, Body Control, in connection with the newly formed Pineapple Dance Studios in Covent Garden London. He is one of the greatest living Teachers in the modern day, trained by Joseph Pilates apprentice Carola Trier and Romana Kryzanowska. This provides an invaluable first-hand link back to the origins of the Pilates Method.

Zoe is a Pilates Institute and Precision Certified Advanced Instructor. Zoe has worked for many years in back health clinics and hospitals and has studied Anatomy and Physiology at Farnborough University. Her work and training includes the Red Arrows at Farnborough and teaching for 10 years at Surbiton High School, Claremont Fan Court School and Tolworth Girls School. Zoe trained part of the GB Mens’s Hockey team who went on to win a Medal at the Olympic Games. Zoe’s qualifications include Swiss Ball, Spin, Aqua, Advanced Gym Instruction, Personal Training, TRX & Suspension and Barre Concept. Zoe has made it her life long work to create her unique Method using the latest research and her experience of what works safely and effectively.

Zoe Hodgson has spent 25 years of her life teaching over 33,000 hours with 27 classes per week. In 1992 Zoe had a serious car accident and lost balance on one side of her body. At the time she was told it would effect her dancing career. After one year of training in Pilates she had improved 100%! This was a life changer.

LYNN HAMMOND

Pilates Instructor & Chartered Physiotherapist

Lynn qualified as a Chartered Physiotherapist at the Middlesex Hospital London in 1986. She has gained extensive experience working within the NHS in both physical and mental health settings and is uniquely placed to meet the complex needs of her patients through a holistic approach. She combines part time work as a specialist physiotherapist in an NHS eating disorder service with private hands on physiotherapy and Pilates for rehabilitation.

Lynn has continued to develop her knowledge and skills and her post graduate CPD includes: Diploma in Aromatherapy; CBT courses; Myofascial Release training with John Annan, Til Luchau and Jing Advanced Massage Training Ltd; extensive training in Soft Tissue Techniques; Pilates for physiotherapists with The Australian Physiotherapy & Pilates Institute (APPI), to name but a few.

Lynn has developed a special interest in osteoporosis. She keeps up to date with current research, lectures and has written patient leaflets. She is a professional member of the National Osteoporosis society (NOS) and attended the 2016 NOS conference. Lynn has helped many, young and old in managing osteoporosis, optimising bone health and reducing the likelihood of osteoporotic fragility fractures, through education, posture improvement, exercise and modified Pilates as well as hands on pain relieving treatment.

Lynn offers one hour treatment sessions to those suffering pain or following an injury. After a clinical assessment Lynn will discuss her findings with you and recommend a treatment plan to suit you. Treatment may include manual therapy techniques such as passive joint mobilisation, Myofascial Release, Soft Tissue Techniques and massage. A personalised exercise plan or a group Pilates programme would follow to support ongoing management towards recovery.

LINDA SEGERSTAM

In House Golf & Sports Specialist

Linda set up her own company in 2014, The Intelligent Core, after 15 years as a manager at two global companies, Callaway Golf Europe ltd and the Financial Times. In 2015 Linda’s sister Jenny also joined the company as the Operational Director.

Linda worked with the Body Control Pilates team developing their Pilates for Golfers teaching programme. Body Control Pilates is the largest Pilates teaching organisation in Europe and hundreds of Pilates teachers have gone through the Pilates for Golfers programme. Linda is a Pilates coach specialised in Pilates for golfers, teaching clients how to condition and strengthen their body to improve their golf game and stay injury free. She has been a golfer all her life, has been teaching beginner’s golf for many years and also holds a PGA Level 1 qualification. She has experience teaching Pilates to the beginner non-sports person as well as the advanced golfer.

Linda currently provides private lessons to Tour professionals as well as amateur golfers; she runs classes at golf clubs, and works with corporations as part of their workplace wellness programmes. She is also involved in projects such as the Lady Golfer Magazine ‘This Girl Golfs’ events and National Golf Month supported by BGIA British Golf Industry Foundation. The Intelligent Core has been featured in several golf magazines.

SARAH BISHOP

Athlete Advanced Instructor

Running a successful Sports Massage company in and around Surrey since 2009, Sarah has had a keen interest in sport, health and fitness for many years. Growing up as a horse rider, then as a swimmer/water polo player, marathon runner, kick boxer, and now Ironman triathlete, she has had her fair share of injuries; she came to teaching Pilates following her own back injury in 2011. Her 1-2-1 and bespoke small group classes focus on injury rehabilitation, pain management, strength and mobility. Sarah also enjoys teaching children’s classes, and is CRB checked to work in some of the most prestigious schools in Surrey, using matwork and small equipment to enhance focus, balance and posture. Sarah has also worked with a number of large city businesses to offer corporate wellness days, introducing Pilates to their staff.

MIRANDA WEBBER

Ballet Dancer and Advanced Instructor

Miranda has been teaching Pilates and Pilates-inspired fitness classes since 2012 first in Cambridge and then Surrey and London since she moved here two years ago. With a background in ballet, contemporary and jazz dance, Pilates was a natural progression and she continues to use dance fundamentals to complement and enhance her group classes and 1-2-1 training to focus on full body strengthening, mobility and flexibility. Whilst in Cambridge she taught at Cambridge University, Bodywork Company Dance Studios and Hills Road Sixth Form College and now teaches at gyms and health clubs in the local area as well as working during the week at Harrods providing staff with corporate Pilates classes to promote wellness, improved posture and balance.

SANDI ALSION

Advanced Instructor

From an early age Sandi’s passion in life has always been in fitness and health. A competitive gymnast for many years she learnt early that exercise can have amazing benefits on the mind and body. Sandi is a qualified Advanced Personal Trainer, TRX Instructor, Pilates Mat & Reformer Instructor and Boxercise Instructor. Sandi loves to help clients learn new ways to train that are inspiring, fun and have a positive result on improving fitness, health and happiness. As one of eight children she understands it’s a personal journey and the bodies and motivations of each individual will be different. Sandi teaches but loves and enjoys the journey to help people feel good, improve their health and achieve a much happier lifestyle. Her Mantra… Happiness is the highest form of Health.

Rebecca Horner

Master Instructor & Assessor

Rebecca established her fitness business in 1985 after previously representing her country in gymnastics. She is an internationally recognised figure in the fitness industry and has delivered training courses and master classes in Pilates and Barre Concept worldwide. Additionally, Rebecca is an expert in many styles of yoga, meditation and relaxation techniques.

Rebecca is an experienced Master Trainer and Assessor for Multi fitness establishments. She has amazing energy and a capacity to make her knowledge resonate by giving it a real world context, always getting rave reviews from her students. She has also worked as a TV presenter for various fitness channels and numerous online interactive health and fitness websites. In short, Rebecca ROCKS!

Vanessa Basson

Advanced Instructor

Vanessa, a mum to triplets and recently a new mum again with Fetcher, has always been into sport. Vanessa was a gymnast as a child and played sport for Middlesex. She followed her dream to be cabin crew but realised sport was a big part of her life. In 1998, she trained as a fitness instructor and in 2000 started attending Zoe Hodgson Pilates and from this found her love of Pilates. In 2002 Vanessa qualified as a personal/gym instructor and is trained in kettle ball and TRX suspension. In 2005 she trained at the Pilates Institute and also gave birth to her triplets, Ashton, Ethan and Lottie, so 2005 was a very busy year for her! In 2009 Vanessa trained with Pilates small equipment. She also worked with Kingston Chiropractic and for the renowned Mr Onsy Morris consultant gynaecologist at the New Vic. In 2012 she qualified as a barre concept teacher and continues to run mat work and equipment based Pilates for local health clubs and bespoke studios.

Victoria Lamm

Ballerina & West End Performer

Victoria studied and trained to be a fully qualified Pilates instructor whilst also attending one of the most prestigious performing arts schools in the country. She graduated with a first class degree honours in Theatre Dance in 2013 and has been working as a professional dancer non stop. Victoria has been fortunate enough to have a very successful dance career. She performed in fashion shows, music videos, UK tours, TV/internet adverts, clothing campaigns and most recently performed in the West End Musical Thriller Live for nearly two years. Her interest in Pilates began when she was training as a professional dancer, strengthening and lengthening the muscles in a way different to any other form of exercise. Victoria’s passion remains loyal to Pilates, she has worked at various establishments in private and group sessions. Her clientele has varied from rehabilitation clients to the pregnant, elderly, teenagers, dancers, models, sports professionals and children. Victoria’s has a natural flare when it comes to instructing Pilates, her ability to be associated with such a vastly experienced team is a testament not only to her teaching skills but also her willingness to continue growing as an instructor. In her sessions she has become renown for not only improving clients physical state but also mentally, she is a strong believer that Pilates is the most rewarding mind and body workout which is shown through her sessions.

Chetna Lad

Holistic Therapist and Gong Master

Chetna is a fully trained holistic therapist and a master teacher in many modalities of Reiki (including Usui, Celtic, Karuna, Angelic and Lightarian). Chetna is a Moon Mother and practitioner in Reiki Drum, Crystal & Sound/Gong Healing. Chetna has been leading meditation classes for a number of years and has a busy Reiki practice in East Twickenham and teaches relaxation techniques to clients from all walks of life including lawyers, journalists and teachers.

Chetna has a corporate background having worked as a city lawyer. 20 years of experience as a therapist and is gentle, compassionate and open minded in her approach to meditations and healing where she offers non-judgemental support to her clients.

For further details or to book click here.
Contact Chetna directly at: info@reiki-jewels.com | 07828 905309

MEET OUR INSTRUCTORS

ZOE HODGSON

Studio Owner | Master Instructor

Established since 1992, Zoe is one of the first instructors to bring Pilates to the UK. When she started there were only a few Pilates Studios in London and only a handful of instructors. Zoe was trained personally by Michael King 1994-2008. In 1982 he opened his own studio, Body Control, in connection with the newly formed Pineapple Dance Studios in Covent Garden London. He is one of the greatest living Teachers in the modern day, trained by Joseph Pilates apprentice Carola Trier and Romana Kryzanowska. This provides an invaluable first-hand link back to the origins of the Pilates Method.

Zoe is a Pilates Institute and Precision Certified Advanced Instructor. Zoe has worked for many years in back health clinics and hospitals and has studied Anatomy and Physiology at Farnborough University. Her work and training includes the Red Arrows at Farnborough and teaching for 10 years at Surbiton High School, Claremont Fan Court School and Tolworth Girls School. Zoe trained part of the GB Mens’s Hockey team who went on to win a Medal at the Olympic Games. Zoe’s qualifications include Swiss Ball, Spin, Aqua, Advanced Gym Instruction, Personal Training, TRX & Suspension and Barre Concept. Zoe has made it her life long work to create her unique Method using the latest research and her experience of what works safely and effectively.

Zoe Hodgson has spent 25 years of her life teaching over 33,000 hours with 27 classes per week. In 1992 Zoe had a serious car accident and lost balance on one side of her body. At the time she was told it would effect her dancing career. After one year of training in Pilates she had improved 100%! This was a life changer.

LYNN HAMMOND

Pilates Instructor & Chartered Physiotherapist

Lynn qualified as a Chartered Physiotherapist at the Middlesex Hospital London in 1986. She has gained extensive experience working within the NHS in both physical and mental health settings and is uniquely placed to meet the complex needs of her patients through a holistic approach. She combines part time work as a specialist physiotherapist in an NHS eating disorder service with private hands on physiotherapy and Pilates for rehabilitation.

Lynn has continued to develop her knowledge and skills and her post graduate CPD includes: Diploma in Aromatherapy; CBT courses; Myofascial Release training with John Annan, Til Luchau and Jing Advanced Massage Training Ltd; extensive training in Soft Tissue Techniques; Pilates for physiotherapists with The Australian Physiotherapy & Pilates Institute (APPI), to name but a few.

Lynn has developed a special interest in osteoporosis. She keeps up to date with current research, lectures and has written patient leaflets. She is a professional member of the National Osteoporosis society (NOS) and attended the 2016 NOS conference. Lynn has helped many, young and old in managing osteoporosis, optimising bone health and reducing the likelihood of osteoporotic fragility fractures, through education, posture improvement, exercise and modified Pilates as well as hands on pain relieving treatment.

Lynn offers one hour treatment sessions to those suffering pain or following an injury. After a clinical assessment Lynn will discuss her findings with you and recommend a treatment plan to suit you. Treatment may include manual therapy techniques such as passive joint mobilisation, Myofascial Release, Soft Tissue Techniques and massage. A personalised exercise plan or a group Pilates programme would follow to support ongoing management towards recovery.

LINDA SEGERSTAM

In House Golf & Sports Specialist

Linda set up her own company in 2014, The Intelligent Core, after 15 years as a manager at two global companies, Callaway Golf Europe ltd and the Financial Times. In 2015 Linda’s sister Jenny also joined the company as the Operational Director.

Linda worked with the Body Control Pilates team developing their Pilates for Golfers teaching programme. Body Control Pilates is the largest Pilates teaching organisation in Europe and hundreds of Pilates teachers have gone through the Pilates for Golfers programme. Linda is a Pilates coach specialised in Pilates for golfers, teaching clients how to condition and strengthen their body to improve their golf game and stay injury free. She has been a golfer all her life, has been teaching beginner’s golf for many years and also holds a PGA Level 1 qualification. She has experience teaching Pilates to the beginner non-sports person as well as the advanced golfer.

Linda currently provides private lessons to Tour professionals as well as amateur golfers; she runs classes at golf clubs, and works with corporations as part of their workplace wellness programmes. She is also involved in projects such as the Lady Golfer Magazine ‘This Girl Golfs’ events and National Golf Month supported by BGIA British Golf Industry Foundation. The Intelligent Core has been featured in several golf magazines.

SARAH BISHOP

Athlete Advanced Instructor

Running a successful Sports Massage company in and around Surrey since 2009, Sarah has had a keen interest in sport, health and fitness for many years. Growing up as a horse rider, then as a swimmer/water polo player, marathon runner, kick boxer, and now Ironman triathlete, she has had her fair share of injuries; she came to teaching Pilates following her own back injury in 2011. Her 1-2-1 and bespoke small group classes focus on injury rehabilitation, pain management, strength and mobility. Sarah also enjoys teaching children’s classes, and is CRB checked to work in some of the most prestigious schools in Surrey, using matwork and small equipment to enhance focus, balance and posture. Sarah has also worked with a number of large city businesses to offer corporate wellness days, introducing Pilates to their staff.

MIRANDA WEBBER

Ballet Dancer and Advanced Instructor

Miranda has been teaching Pilates and Pilates-inspired fitness classes since 2012 first in Cambridge and then Surrey and London since she moved here two years ago. With a background in ballet, contemporary and jazz dance, Pilates was a natural progression and she continues to use dance fundamentals to complement and enhance her group classes and 1-2-1 training to focus on full body strengthening, mobility and flexibility. Whilst in Cambridge she taught at Cambridge University, Bodywork Company Dance Studios and Hills Road Sixth Form College and now teaches at gyms and health clubs in the local area as well as working during the week at Harrods providing staff with corporate Pilates classes to promote wellness, improved posture and balance.

SANDI ALSION

Advanced Instructor

From an early age Sandi’s passion in life has always been in fitness and health. A competitive gymnast for many years she learnt early that exercise can have amazing benefits on the mind and body. Sandi is a qualified Advanced Personal Trainer, TRX Instructor, Pilates Mat & Reformer Instructor and Boxercise Instructor. Sandi loves to help clients learn new ways to train that are inspiring, fun and have a positive result on improving fitness, health and happiness. As one of eight children she understands it’s a personal journey and the bodies and motivations of each individual will be different. Sandi teaches but loves and enjoys the journey to help people feel good, improve their health and achieve a much happier lifestyle. Her Mantra… Happiness is the highest form of Health.

Rebecca Horner

Master Instructor & Assessor

Rebecca established her fitness business in 1985 after previously representing her country in gymnastics. She is an internationally recognised figure in the fitness industry and has delivered training courses and master classes in Pilates and Barre Concept worldwide. Additionally, Rebecca is an expert in many styles of yoga, meditation and relaxation techniques.

Rebecca is an experienced Master Trainer and Assessor for Multi fitness establishments. She has amazing energy and a capacity to make her knowledge resonate by giving it a real world context, always getting rave reviews from her students. She has also worked as a TV presenter for various fitness channels and numerous online interactive health and fitness websites. In short, Rebecca ROCKS!

Vanessa Basson

Advanced Instructor

Vanessa, a mum to triplets and recently a new mum again with Fetcher, has always been into sport. Vanessa was a gymnast as a child and played sport for Middlesex. She followed her dream to be cabin crew but realised sport was a big part of her life. In 1998, she trained as a fitness instructor and in 2000 started attending Zoe Hodgson Pilates and from this found her love of Pilates. In 2002 Vanessa qualified as a personal/gym instructor and is trained in kettle ball and TRX suspension. In 2005 she trained at the Pilates Institute and also gave birth to her triplets, Ashton, Ethan and Lottie, so 2005 was a very busy year for her! In 2009 Vanessa trained with Pilates small equipment. She also worked with Kingston Chiropractic and for the renowned Mr Onsy Morris consultant gynaecologist at the New Vic. In 2012 she qualified as a barre concept teacher and continues to run mat work and equipment based Pilates for local health clubs and bespoke studios.

Victoria Lamm

Ballerina & West End Performer

Victoria studied and trained to be a fully qualified Pilates instructor whilst also attending one of the most prestigious performing arts schools in the country. She graduated with a first class degree honours in Theatre Dance in 2013 and has been working as a professional dancer non stop. Victoria has been fortunate enough to have a very successful dance career. She performed in fashion shows, music videos, UK tours, TV/internet adverts, clothing campaigns and most recently performed lead role for two years in the West End Musical Thriller Live. Victoria once again will be performing in the new musical Heaven of Earth, when she in not performing in the West End Victoria will be making star appearances at Zoe Hodgson Pilates. Her interest in Pilates began when she was training as a professional dancer, strengthening and lengthening the muscles in a way different to any other form of exercise. Victoria’s passion remains loyal to Pilates, she has worked at various establishments in private and group sessions. Her clientele has varied from rehabilitation clients to the pregnant, elderly, teenagers, dancers, models, sports professionals and children. Victoria’s has a natural flare when it comes to instructing Pilates, her ability to be associated with such a vastly experienced team is a testament not only to her teaching skills but also her willingness to continue growing as an instructor. In her sessions she has become renown for not only improving clients physical state but also mentally, she is a strong believer that Pilates is the most rewarding mind and body workout which is shown through her sessions.

Chetna Lad

Holistic Therapist and Gong Master

Chetna is a fully trained holistic therapist and a master teacher in many modalities of Reiki (including Usui, Celtic, Karuna, Angelic and Lightarian). Chetna is a Moon Mother and practitioner in Reiki Drum, Crystal & Sound/Gong Healing. Chetna has been leading meditation classes for a number of years and has a busy Reiki practice in East Twickenham and teaches relaxation techniques to clients from all walks of life including lawyers, journalists and teachers.

Chetna has a corporate background having worked as a city lawyer. 20 years of experience as a therapist and is gentle, compassionate and open minded in her approach to meditations and healing where she offers non-judgemental support to her clients.

For further details or to book click here.
Contact Chetna directly at: info@reiki-jewels.com | 07828 905309